This French bi-monthly magazine was
first published in early 2001, and issue number 5 (above) came out in December
2001. It is the first such magazine to appear in Europe on this subject for many
years, and as such is greatly welcomed.

Issue No 5 is the best one so far,
with a lead article by French military historian Yves Buffetaut on the tanks
during the Battle of Flers-Courcelette. Elsewhere there is the first part of an
excellent piece about the French Foreign Legion, which includes much useful
material on organisation and officer profiles. There is also the concluding
article about the fighting on the Chemin des Dames in April 1917, which has run
over previous issues. It is well supported by some fine colour maps, several of
which are trench maps.

The biggest problem for most people is
that this is, of course, all in French. However, even basic language
skills will enable you to get something from 14-18 Magazine, and it is
worth buying for the photos and maps alone.

Widely available in newsagents (maison
de la presse) and supermarket bookstalls throughout France. The Historial
museum in Peronne also stock it, and they are actively supporting the
project.

Thoroughly recommended, and to be
applauded. One might ask why nothing similar has appeared in the UK?